First and foremost, Thank You GODDESS! Another day to be alive on this glorious farm that you have bestowed upon me, thank you for a day during which I walked well (over 5 miles), thank you for more produce from my garden than I know exactly what to do with (WalMart bags will be hanging on the mailboxes on my lane, I fear)... Life is good and I'm so happy to be alive!OK, at this point of the day, I am thankful that I worked as a Kinko's Desktop Publishing Manager for 7 years. It means I can type even when I can't feel my hands. I am thankful that 17 years ago, I joined Weight Watchers and lost 150 lbs. before my MS diagnosed (and I also became addicted to walking so I can walk with numb feet and legs with just a few "side steps"--tell the puppups that I'm dancing for them). Most importantly, I am thankful that I have a nice little house on my nice little farm, that I made it to the bathroom many times today with no accidents, I have food in my freezer, a little money in my wallet, and can pay the two biggie bills tomorrow with money that Guy brought home from working up North all week. Further, I am thankful that Guy lined up three more weeks of work up North (translation: no cooking for THREE WEEKS!) and more money to save for the long winter months. I just really cannot complain! I have MS, it really truly does not have ME! Heck, and all I'm on is fresh country air. (Imagine, not supporting the drug companies with their mega dollars, facing my challenges every day with a smile on my face, living a blessed life!). I love my life in exactly the MS body it thrives! (Please don't take me wrong; I just have so much gratitude for another day of walking without falling, making it to the bathroom all day long, living in a cozy home with puppups and Guy who all love me, fatigue born of walking over 5 miles--would have been at least as tired if I hadn't walked--and still cooked an entire dinner with an unexpected guest, cleaned up afterwards (admittedly trying not to grumble--let it pass quickly), and now sitting at my computer reading countless emails. I have love bursting from the seams in my life and for that, I humbly bow my head in gratitude!Thank you, Goddess! xo Cj
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You have so much to be grateful for. We all do if we just stop and reflect a little. It\'s so nice to actually hear someone shout it to the world. I believe when you shout your joy to the universe, the universe blesses you back with more joy. Every once in a while that shout gets muffled in a damn vapor trail, but everyday can\'t be perfect. We have to stay humble.LOL MS or non MS, I\'m glad to see you living each day with wonder, as I try to. There is no better medicine than filling your heart with happiness. (and a couple of painkillers when necessary. LOL )-Jen